Sony HDR-CX11

alaTest has collected and analyzed 84 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the build quality and memory. The zoom and portability also get good feedback, but there are some less positive opinions about the viewfinder and features.

image quality, portability, zoom, memory, build quality

battery, connectivity, features, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-CX11 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Review analysis

(Based on 84 reviews)

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Sony HDR-CX11E review

 

The HDR-CX11E looks more conventional than its retro-styled sibling, the HDR-TG3E, but the two cameras share various traits.

PC ADVISOR - RECOMMENDED

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Sony HDR-CX11E review

 

As one of the founding fathers of the AVCHD format (Panasonic is the other), you'd expect Sony to offer something special to the camcorders that carry its name. The Sony HDR-CX11E doesn't disappoint.

We were very impressed with the automated features such as face detection and the smile shutter as they ensured we ended up with consistently good results. The video picture quality is first-rate, too. A brighter LCD, an electronic viewfinder and some...

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Sony HDR-CX11E review

 

As one of the founding fathers of the AVCHD format (Panasonic is the other), you'd expect Sony to offer something special to the camcorders that carry its name. The Sony HDR-CX11E doesn't disappoint.

We were very impressed with the automated features such as face detection and the smile shutter as they ensured we ended up with consistently good results. The video picture quality is first-rate, too. A brighter LCD, an electronic viewfinder and some...

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Sony HDR-CX11E

 

Since the introduction of iMovie HD in 2005, high-definition movie making has come a long way. We take a look at a group of HD camcorders to see what they have to offer the Mac-using movie maker.

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Sony HDR-CX11

 

Sony's impressive new HDR-CX11 AVCHD camcorder is further proof that the Mpeg-4/H.264-based high-definition camcorder format is now the most affordable route to HD home video

Whether users will make use of the standard definition shooting capability is up for debate, even though it's absent on competing AVCHD models. However, the lack of a mic input and headphone input will encourage some potential buyers to look elsewhere

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Amazon review summary for the Sony HDR-CX11

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 10 user reviews of the Sony HDR-CX11 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

usability, build quality, zoom, portability, memory

100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Sony Handycam HDR-CX116E

 

Small, easy to record video, good image quality + sound pickup

Does not charge via USB ; Menu system complicated

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Sony Handycam HDR-CX116E

 

Size makes very practical to use ; Has great good programme variants

Hold the camera should be more positive, build in handle

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Sony Handycam HDR-CX116E

 

light, compact, good overall image quality and easy touch screen menu

PC transfer of Videos is too complex and watching videos on big TV screen demonstrate that overall video quality is not that great (lens?)

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Sony Handycam HDR-CX116E

 

Good: Picture quality ok ; Light weight ; Face tracking and still pictures

Bad: Cant buy wide angle lens or other accessories ANYWHERE! (locally) ; Bad: Camera too small for adult male hand, buttons inconveniently located ; Bad: Night vision settings (low light) hard to find... these should be available at the touch of a...

Product Specifications

Configuration

3 Chip Technic: No
Chip Type:CMOS
Image Stabiliser:Electronical Image Stabiliser / Optical Image Stabiliser
Sensor Size:1/3.1'' / 1/4''

Connectivity

Digital Input: No
Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface: No
HDMI: Yes
HDMI PORT: Yes
Type of Memory Stick Interface :MS / MS Pro / MS Duo / Pro Duo
Type of SD Card Interface :No / SD Card / SD HC Card
USB: Yes
USB Interface: Yes
WiFi Connectivity: No
Wireless Interface: No

General Features

3D: No
Format:Flash + Memory Card / Memory Card
Handheld Position:Horizontal
Product Type:Camcorder
Resolution:Full HD
Type:Camcorder

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:1/2 / 1/6
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/10000 / 1/800

Recording

HD Video Format:AVCHD
Recording Format:16:9 / 4:3
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